ASTRAL REFLECTIONS BY TIM STEPHENS MARCH 20 – 26, 2011 All times/dates are PDT. The 30 days ahead bring a peak of luck in a certain area, for every sign. This happens for a month every year, but this time it’s different in two major, and seemingly paradoxical, ways. First, this peak not only affects the few months around it, but opens a door to conditions that will last for at least eight years – very new, even “revolutionary” conditions. Second, what arises now, in luck, is deeply rooted in the past, and might even bring back a past condition, former relationship, or old, abandoned goal. It’s as if we’re all reaching into the past to grab something in order to use it to build our future. (For example, an old flame could return, and a wedding follow.) I’ve concentrated on these themes in your sign messages below.... Muammar Gaddafi is a Gemini, born in the 15th degree, which means he is a strong fighter. His Moon is in Capricorn, in the sector of death and secret activity – his warring often takes the form of murder. He will be a hard man to bring down. He’s indecisive but a good planner who knows how to bide his time. His apparent craziness is often astute strategy. He doesn’t care what anyone thinks; he only cares about power. Unlike Egyptian leader Hosni Mubarak, he can’t be shamed. “Luck” is on his side until June. But he will be brought down in the next 18 months. His peak of bad karma/retribution occurs October 2011. Speaking of karma, we all face a new karmic influence now to August 30, 2012. In the columns ahead, let’s look at each sign: ARIES, now to August 30, 2012, your karmic axis lies in the area of understanding, knowledge and ideas, travel and culture. You’ll gain if you lean toward profound ideas and relationships, higher learning, law, far travel, international affairs, religion and/or philosophy, love, cultural rituals (e.g., weddings, confirmations, mitzvahs) publishing, advertising – and generally, if you try to see the sense in life and society, if you seek wisdom, intellectual growth, and love. But you might find yourself on a road of delays or obstacles (though they won’t seem daunting or large at first) if you accent the short and casual side of these same sectors – choosing, instead of profundity, to stick with a “just friends” stance with everyone, to waste time in a plethora of details, short trips, errands and emails, conversations and gab-fests. Until mid-2012, your decisions in communications and travel, knowledge and ideas, will determine your success. Through June 2011, you get a lucky boost in the right direction – if you jump on it (e.g. take a voyage) you entire life could improve! Start Nothing: 11:35 a.m. to 12:17 p.m. Mon., 1:08 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Wed., and 6:25 p.m. to 6:57 p.m. Fri. Aries March 21-April 19 Your energy, charisma and effectiveness soar now through the weeks ahead! Your luck hits a 13-year peak. It’s a splendid time to begin major projects, one of the best times in your life. But some advice: 1) projects that aren’t meant to work will “fail” (or give signals of demise – some subtle) by March 28; 2) it’s better to start after March 28; 3) for success, this project should be connected to a past person, project or situation; and 4) it’s best (for easy progress) to steer clear of ambition, career, and investment. Chase far travel, gentle love and intellectual things. Taurus April 20-May 20 Retreat, rest, find sweet solitude for the few weeks ahead. Your energy is low, but your spiritual, planning and administrative abilities are strong. Deal with institutions, civil servants, government – they could have a “treasure” for you. Contemplate and plan. Be charitable. Tackle chores Sunday. Relationships flow smoothly Monday noon to Thursday, but you might meet a bit of deception midday Wednesday. A good investment opportunity can arise Thursday morning – seek it! Finish chores this week, as slowdowns and indecision start soon. Saturday’s mellow, but not profitable. Gemini May 21-June 20 A major wish might come true over the weeks ahead. It will probably be a wish about a relationship, romance, marriage (or divorce) about litigation, negotiation, friendship/popularity – but it won’t be limited to these. It will very likely involve an ongoing or past situation, person or project. Now is the time to reprise the past, in a big way! Romantic or creative urges sweeten Sunday and early Monday. But settle down to chores Monday afternoon to Wednesday noon – all goes smoothly enough. Big opportunities face you Wednesday eve, Thursday. Be alert! Don’t trust “independence.” Cancer June 21-July 22 Your clout, reputation are high among the powers that be. Step forward now through the weeks ahead, exhibit your skills, show your record, seek bigger responsibilities. Your career sector is under splendid, expansive rays of luck! However, several cautions: 1) you might meet opposition (or pursue the least lucky position under a misguided notion of responsibility) before March 29; 2) your best action will be taken after March 28; and 3) the best project, boss, etc., will probably be linked to the past – something brand new might have a built-in “go in circles” direction-finder. Leo July 23-Aug. 22 The weeks ahead are very significant in intellect, education, media, publishing, far travel, international dealings, law, cultural rituals, religion, life philosophy, fame, and especially, love. Your creative talents find a wide audience. The most valuable gift: understanding. A few cautions: 1) headwinds, probably involving health or employment factors, assail you in these areas until March 28; 2) Mercury goes retro soon, so it isn’t the best time to start new projects. Your luck will be better with ongoing or old, revived projects, loves, situations. Romance Wednesday-Friday! Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22 Great, significant change arrives in the weeks ahead. It might be huge, obvious; or it might merely be a shift in direction that steers your next eight years (and beyond, because nothing returns). Finances, intimacy, health, and, less directly, employment/work can be deeply affected. Generally, this is a very lucky time. However, a couple of cautions: You’ll make much better headway after March 28; to this date, obstacles appear in money and love. To succeed, stick with an ongoing or return to a past sexual, domestic/property, financial or employment situation. Be optimistic! Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22 Important, life-direction-changing opportunities face you over the next four weeks, mainly in love, partnership, relocation, negotiation, agreements, litigation, dealings with the public, marriage and divorce. You can see events as opportunities or as challenges, even as threats of defeat. But even the worst case will be a “win” in that it grants you freedom. To succeed, see another’s point of view, fulfill another’s desire(s). Conciliate, encourage, merge, find common ground – easier after March 28. Stick to ongoing/past people/projects – brand new ones have an Achilles heel. Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21 Great luck comes to your employment sphere over the weeks ahead. Your hours or tasks are almost certain to increase, and your income with it. This might be short-term (e.g. overtime hours) or more permanent (e.g. a pay raise). Aim, if you can, for the permanent. But whatever occurs, it will cause a change in direction that lasts for eight years. Apply this luck (via your efforts) to a situation, job, project that is ongoing, or returns from the past. Initiating a brand-new project might lead to eight years of “on/off” work disruptions. Money luck Thursday. By mid-year, new luck! Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21 The month ahead is one of the most important – and luckiest – in a decade, maybe many decades. You might experience a big, obvious event, or a less marked but significant “turn” that heads you in a new, exciting direction, in creative, speculative, risk-taking, romantic, pleasure or beauty zones. Two secondary elements play an important role: 1) communications or travel, and 2) your personality. Relationships will be sober, or deal with a realistic environment. Through March 28, obstacles exist; be patient, then leap! Avoid brand new projects/people: reprise the past. Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19 The weeks ahead feature much luck on domestic, property, therapy, healing, nature, gardening, agriculture, security, retirement, child-oriented, foundational and nurturing fronts. This is a great time to buy a house, have a child, or expand business territory (“foundational”). What you pursue should be something ongoing or from the past (e.g., a house you wanted to buy before but couldn’t). “Dilemma” choices face you through March 28, so proceeding after this is easier. What you do now will affect your income and spending for the next eight years. Think “cornerstone.” Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18 The weeks ahead can bring much indecision. You might see people around you making big moves, having luck pour onto them, and you can think: what about me? Don’t worry, Aquarius, your big luck runs from this June to June 2012 – whereas everybody “lucking out” now will get little June onward. Meanwhile, your communications, mail, friends, siblings, travel, paperwork and curiosity will expand in interesting ways. Problems and obstacles arise through March 28, so go slow in the areas listed. Stick to former or ongoing projects and people: the brand new will bring future delays. Pisces Feb. 19-March 20 The weeks ahead feature earnings, spending, possessions, sensuality and rote learning – in powerfully lucky ways. Your career and earnings can climb a ladder to new heights. For career, read “status” – for example, “marrying up” is a status move. (Great career hints Thursday morning.) Expect obstacles through March 28 – be patient, then leap! Since your relationships are headed for a period of delay and “circling,” you’ll fare best if you stick to ongoing or (probably luckier) past contacts and projects than if you try to launch new boats into new waters. Read Scorpio message. www.astralreflections.com. Email: timstephens@shaw.ca. For a reading: 416-686-5014. /30/